Children’s Books Guide

There are many Dr. Seuss books out there to enjoy, and many that have been enjoyed for two generations of children. There are some that are long and hard to remember, and then there are those that are shorter and easier to remember, even for young children. The Foot Book is one of those childrens [...]

When we were young we had a simple name for those threadbare blankets we couldn’t let go of – they were our security blankets.  Now we have clinical descriptions and even an official sounding name for them – the transitional object.  Kevin Henkes is an illustrator who knows how to capture the essence of childhood [...]

A magical story that captures the love that is shared between a boy and his magician grandfather, both for each other and for the world of magic, Enigma is a timeless tale that will enchant you and your children. Only Graeme Base could spin such a magical tale, with a mysterious twist, such as this. [...]

With the charm and wit that only Eric Carle can deliver in his amazing children’s books, The Very Lonely Firefly is yet another tale to soothe the soul and offer lessons on love and belonging. When the firefly hatches one dark evening, he goes looking for other fireflies to join. With all the lights he [...]

Picture books come and go, but this is one that is here to stay. Once you open Animalia, you may have a hard time putting it down. Though it is written for children ages 4-8, the masterful artwork that is seen throughout the book will draw everyone, from the youngest child, to the most mature [...]

The Night Before Christmas, as visually told by Jan Brett, along with the classic story by Clement Moore, is a visual feast of detail and beauty. A timeless treasure of the Christmas story as told originally, enhanced with the visual aspects that only Jan Brett could add, this is one of the children’s books that [...]

No one could ever forget the magic and amazement that they felt when they were read their very first Dr. Seuss book. Dr. Seuss is one of the most read and beloved children’s authors and rightfully so, for many reasons. In the world of childrens books, very few authors can compete with Dr. Seuss. His [...]

When people say Curious George, there’s no question who they’re talking about.  Just about every adult and child knows that rambunctious monkey who hangs out with the Man in the Yellow Hat.  There are a great many children’s books that have withstood the tides of time and Curious George is, without a doubt, one of [...]

Who could possibly forget a title like The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales?  John Scieszka brings old fairy tales back to life, only with an air of complete wackiness that makes every reader do a double take.  Lane Smith is back again, collaborating with Scieszka to bring the weird and zany right [...]

There are some actors and actresses who need no introduction: Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, and Dustin Hoffman are three actors who are immediately recognizable no matter what role they play. The same holds true for some childrens books – there are some that you will instantly recognize that need absolutely no introduction, and one of [...]